oversleep

English

/ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To sleep for longer than intended.
  • (reflexive) To sleep for longer than one intended.
  • (transitive) To sleep beyond (a given time), to sleep through (an event etc.).

Etymology

Prefix from English sleep.

Origin

English

sleep

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